NEW ULM — Law enforcement is urging Brown County residents to remain vigilant as a wave of sophisticated scams continues to evolve, targeting drivers and property owners.  In a direct response to these threats, New Ulm Police Chief David Borchert announced a comprehensive fraud prevention ...

SLEEPY EYE — After hearing about the recent Class of 2026 trip to Florida, the Sleepy Eye School Board unanimously approved the Class of 2027 trip to Florida Wednesday. The Class of 2027 plans to visit Orlando March 17-21, 2027. Twenty-five students (75%) of the class have expressed interest ...

NEW ULM — An autism diagnosis rarely changes a person’s identity but instead serves to explain their lifelong experiences, according to advocates and professionals at Tuesday’s "Living Without Limits" panel held in the meeting room at the New Ulm public library. Hosted by the New Ulm ...

NEW ULM — A new exhibit celebrating the life and work of Wanda Gág will open to the public Saturday at the Brown County Historical Society Museum, bringing original works and newly sourced materials back to the artist’s hometown. The exhibit begins with a members-only preview from 5 to 7 ...

FORT RIDGELY STATE PARK — Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fisheries Specialist Hannah Anema says trout fishing enthusiasts should try their luck before light rain falls Saturday afternoon. “They’re beautiful. They fight too. They’re strong for how little they are,” ...

SLEEPY EYE — Brown County Commissioners unanimously approved Lower-Potency Hemp Edible (LPHE) retail registration Tuesday for Freedom Value on Main Street. The Brown County License Bureau received a March 18 notice the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) issued a LPHE retailer ...